Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers Preview
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Panthers and Bruins. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on TNT, and it’s hosted by the Bruins at TD Garden in Boston, MA. Get ready to place your bets!
The Panthers are favored by -1.5 in this Atlantic division showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 5.5 goals. Check out BetCoco for Boston Bruins – Florida Panthers odds
Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Panthers are averaging 3 goals per game, compared to the Bruins at 2. These figures have led to Florida posting a record of 2-1.
- Across the Panthers last three road games, the team averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 2-1 straight-up.
- Across their five previous home games, Boston has an puck line mark of 1-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-4 while averaging 1 goals per game.
- The last ten games that Boston was the underdog, they have an puck line mark of 7-3 while going 6-4 straight up.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Panthers have a straight up record of 3-2, while going 2-3 against the spread.
Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers Prediction
Florida has had a great season, finishing with 110 points and a record of 52-24-6. They are the favorite in this game and have won four straight games. In the Eastern Conference, the Panthers are in third place and first in the Atlantic Division. On the road this year, Florida has gone 26-11-4.
Over their last ten games, the Panthers have gone 7-3, and they have been favored in 67 of their 82 games this season. Against other Eastern Conference teams, Florida has gone 33-17, and they have won five games in a row when they have been the favorite.
Offensively, the Panthers come into the game at 3.2 goals per contest placing 11th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 2nd position in the league. This season, the Panthers have a 38-19 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 10-4 record.
Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky gets the start and has made 58 starts this season. His record at this point is 36-17, and his save percentage is 0.948%.
At home this season, the Bruins have gone 24-11-6, and they have dropped their last two games at TD Garden. In the Eastern Conference, Boston is 4th with 109 points and a record of 47-20-15. Against other teams in the East, the Bruins have gone 30-20, and in the Atlantic Division, they are in 2nd place.
Over their last ten games, the Bruins have gone 5-5, and they have gone 2-3 in their last five games. As the underdog, Boston has gone 9-2-4 this season, and they have lost their last two games when favored.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Bruins are averaging 3.2 goals per game this season, putting them in the 14th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 21st in the league. In terms of the Bruins’ offense during power plays, they are 15th in power play goals and 13th in shorthanded goals.
Entering the game, goalie Jeremy Swayman has started 43 games this season. His current record stands at 25-10, and his save percentage is 0.776%.
Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Bruins winning this game by a score of 4-3.
Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers Betting Tips
- We like the Bruins on the moneyline (+123)
- The Bruins are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Boston Bruins Injury Report
- Milan Lucic – Lower Body/Personal – Out
- Brad Marchand – Upper Body – Questionable
- Matthew Poitras – Shoulder – Out
Florida Panthers Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
